Policy Issues

Congressional Seminar Series

Elected officials and their staff have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals about nuclear science and technology from experts. Those completing the entire series receive a Certificate of Completion.

Policy Issues

As with any complex science, there are policies regulating nuclear that impact scientific research, technological developments, and practical applications. Nuclear, in particular, has a unique policy environment where public safety must be balanced with scientific advancement and innovation. In order for the benefits of nuclear science and technology to be fully realized, it is important for policy to be set using objective, scientific data.